Pierced belly buttons heal in 6-12 months, pierced nipples heal in 6-8 weeks. 3.9K. Here's some advice on how to prevent and manage issues that may arise with a new piercing. This is a commonly known fact, but especially for ones that don't heal as fast, like cartilage ones, it can have a major effect on the healing process. Orbital piercing. First things first: You need to wash your hands with soap and water every time before touching your ear or ear piercing to avoid adding potentially harmful bacteria to the area, says Dr. Farber. For the first time. We do not use piercing guns or needles. The key to removing stuck earrings is to be patient and gentle. Everybody loves concerts, but these are one of the biggest things that you should try to avoid. Even if youve gone months or years without wearing earrings, you may still have a usable hole there, though its likely partially closed. The label "hypoallergenic" does not mean earrings are allergy free. If your ring has a bead, start by gently torquing each side of the bead away from each other, says Lorusso, then push one side up and the other side down.